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DARKSOFT Taito F3. Instructions and videos.
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SEGASHIRO
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Hooray! Yesterday the Taito F3 multi arrived and today I picked it up. I have no idea when it shipped but I chuckled at the "Priority" sticker on it. I was so excited I opened it in the car 
Here is the side view (it was a little crushed):
But the pcb looked damn good and the LCD screen/buttons had no issues:
Here it is running - I was lucky to have F3 motherboard that had already been modded to be region free. The contrast was set a little high on the LCD screen to start. Oh, and Riding Fight is freakin' awesome! I had never played that one before.
Can anyone explain the seemingly random coin error that happens? I have gotten that a few times and I am not sure why (edit: I think this is the memory clear thing Darksoft mentioned in earlier posts).
It is working great!
On Monday I will test it in an arcade cabinet with a CRT which should be free from the sync issues on HAS V2/Framemeister (jumpy screen) that I am experiencing during these early tests. I love this board
Thanks Darksoft!
Here is the side view (it was a little crushed):
But the pcb looked damn good and the LCD screen/buttons had no issues:
Here it is running - I was lucky to have F3 motherboard that had already been modded to be region free. The contrast was set a little high on the LCD screen to start. Oh, and Riding Fight is freakin' awesome! I had never played that one before.
Can anyone explain the seemingly random coin error that happens? I have gotten that a few times and I am not sure why (edit: I think this is the memory clear thing Darksoft mentioned in earlier posts).
It is working great!
On Monday I will test it in an arcade cabinet with a CRT which should be free from the sync issues on HAS V2/Framemeister (jumpy screen) that I am experiencing during these early tests. I love this board
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Glad to hear yours arrived OK!!Hooray! Yesterday the Taito F3 multi arrived and today I picked it up. I have no idea when it shipped but I chuckled at the "Priority" sticker on it. I was so excited I opened it in the car
Here is the side view (it was a little crushed):
But the pcb looked damn good and the LCD screen/buttons had no issues:
Here it is running - I was lucky to have F3 motherboard that had already been modded to be region free. The contrast was set a little high on the LCD screen to start. Oh, and Riding Fight is freakin' awesome! I had never played that one before.
Can anyone explain the seemingly random coin error that happens? I have gotten that a few times and I am not sure why.
It is working great!
On Monday I will test it in an arcade cabinet with a CRT which should be free from the sync issues on HAS V2/Framemeister (jumpy screen) that I am experiencing during these early tests. I love this board
udongein
Student
Good to hear it arrived and is working, Segashiro. When I buy pizza, it comes in a more solid looking box than that. Yikes. Hoping mine arrives soon as well (Alberta).
SEGASHIRO
Professional
I don't disagree about the box, I cringed a little when I saw it but it did its job. I hope yours arrives soon!
I went to ksiegarnia and have them change package. Now they use two boxes one inside another.
@SEGASHIRO Glad it made it to you I'm one piece.
@SEGASHIRO Glad it made it to you I'm one piece.
mastercello
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Wanted to say that ours (2 PCs) also where packed very well - Capoz did a perfect Job on the package!I wanted to post a mini review of @[u]@CPZ - SAVEYOURGAMES[/u]
I ordered the F3 Multi through them on August 4th, it shipped on August 8th and it arrived yesterday, August 17th.
I was initially impressed as I received a partial refund because the actual shipping charge came out lower than what they had charged me.
After reading about the packaging that others had been reciving with their F3 Multi I was anxious to see how mine would fair but it was packed extremely well. essentially doubled boxed with lots of bubble wrap:
I'm very happy that I was able to place my CPS2 Multi order through them for the next batch
I wont be able to use my multi until my F3 arrives but I'm very pleased with saveyourgames service... 5-thumbs up!
Brentradio
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Brentradio
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Who needs a 4 foot long F3 LCD cable?
Post here:
Preorder Interest Check - Who Needs A 4 Foot Long LCD Cable For CPS2 and F3 Multi LCD's
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Preorder Interest Check - Who Needs A 4 Foot Long LCD Cable For CPS2 and F3 Multi LCD's
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radirgyman
Enthusiast
Finally got my F3 board.
Whats the best way to cut out those tiny tabs?
Whats the best way to cut out those tiny tabs?
PascalP
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udongein
Student
I'd recommend the needlenose pliers and wiggling method. Make sure you stick your pliers all the way in, since breaking off the tab half-way will make it difficult to remove the rest. I'd stay away from any kind of method that involves melting the plastic, personally. If you happen to bend any pins with the pliers, you can always bend them back as long as you're careful.
radirgyman
Enthusiast
Thanks will attempt that.
Why are you able to remove the pins also? Noticed the Dremel vid he grinded off the pins too.
the pins on these region posts are simply redundant ground and 5V pins it works fine with or with out them... though why remove them if you don't have to?
One of the tools I love is a pair of smooth jaw pliers like this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005EXO0UY/?tag=aurobius-20
they're great for bending pins straight because they don't bite into the metal.
One of the tools I love is a pair of smooth jaw pliers like this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005EXO0UY/?tag=aurobius-20
they're great for bending pins straight because they don't bite into the metal.
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udongein
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I didn't remove my pins either. That is more work and unnecessarily destructive, imo.
psychopat
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Mine apparently shipped over a month ago and I still not even received it. Bought it from ksiegarnia and they dont respond to my emails either.I wanted to post a mini review of @CPZ - SAVEYOURGAMES
I ordered the F3 Multi through them on August 4th, it shipped on August 8th and it arrived yesterday, August 17th.
I was initially impressed as I received a partial refund because the actual shipping charge came out lower than what they had charged me.
After reading about the packaging that others had been reciving with their F3 Multi I was anxious to see how mine would fair but it was packed extremely well. essentially doubled boxed with lots of bubble wrap:
I'm very happy that I was able to place my CPS2 Multi order through them for the next batch
I wont be able to use my multi until my F3 arrives but I'm very pleased with saveyourgames service... 5-thumbs up!
Anyone else received it? I'm in canada
psychopat
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exactly the same for me, the order doesnt even show on their website, credit card was charged. Over a month since shipping and still no F3.... or replies. The tracking number they provided doesnt even show anything within the polland post system now.
J
jassin000
More work? These are the words of someone who didn't do the mod. It takes 2 seconds with a dremel tool/diamond bit.
It's actually more work to try and leave the pins alone or bend them back after snapping the tab off by wiggling it.
Unnecessarily destructive? How do you destroy something with no function?
The pins do nothing, removing them destroys nothing, it is illogical to call something benign destructive.
I think the real reason why you guys are not grind'n the pins out is because you are afraid you'll damage/hit something else.
Only no one is saying that's the reason, again because no one wants to admit they are scared of the procedure.
Do it the way you feel most comfortable, but don't spread misinformation because you are afraid of the process.